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From
$554,000
in
Plymouth, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Amenities/Resort
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671-2,543
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Towhome condominums for all ages, set against 75 acres of protected conservation land with walking trails, a pool and poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, community gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Seven floor plans from 1,671 to 2,648 sq ft with attached garages, in-unit laundry, and one-floor living options including a plan with the primary suite, kitchen, and laundry all on the main floor. The HOA handles exterior maintenance, snow removal, and groundskeeping. Plymouth Public Schools. Downtown waterfront dining under 10 minutes. Boston and the Cape via Route 3.
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From
$439,000
in
Halifax, MA
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Active-Adult
1-2
beds
1-2
baths
1,027-1,596 SF
sq. ft.
1-2
garage
A 55+ active adult condominium community in Halifax — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private balconies or patios and in-unit laundry. Featherwinds shares its grounds with a town-operated senior center staffed through the Halifax Council on Aging and four Thorndike-built pickleball courts. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, firepit, Victory Gardens raised beds, a dedicated dog park, and walking paths — adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course. Forty-plus years of homebuilding. Six active adult communities. The builder that defined 55+ living in New England.

From
$559,000
in
Raynham, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Master Planned
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671 - 2,830 SF
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Riverside new construction in Raynham — 152 single-family attached townhomes for all ages, set along the Taunton River with a kayak launch, walking trails, neighborhood parks, raised-bed gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Six floor plans include single-level living options and Larkwood’s signature ground-level flex rooms — space for a home office, guest suite, extra bedroom, or whatever life calls for next. Located in the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, with Routes 24 and I-495 less than ten minutes away. Country life meets modern convenience.

FUTURE COMMUNITY IN
Nashua, NH
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Master Planned
Mohawk Tannery is a landmark remediation and riverfront redevelopment in Nashua—advancing through a public-private partnership with the EPA and NH DES. The 40-acre plan includes 546 new homes (316 condos + 230 apartments) and new public amenities including parks, riverwalk access, and riverfront recreation.

Alden's Reach
in
Plymouth, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671-2,543

Featherwinds
in
Halifax, MA
Beds:
1-2
Baths:
1-2
Size:
1,027-1,596 SF

Larkwood
in
Raynham, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671 - 2,830 SF
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One-level living is no longer a niche preference—it is one of the most sought-after features in the South Shore housing market. Active adults, downsizers, buyers with accessibility needs, and anyone who values the simplicity and flow of a single-floor layout are all competing for a very limited supply. On the South Shore, where the housing stock is dominated by colonials, capes, and split-levels, finding a genuinely well-designed one-level home—especially new construction—requires knowing where to look.
Thorndike Development offers one-level floor plans across all three of its actively selling communities, spanning elevator condos, ground-floor townhomes, and detached single-family-style homes. Here are the specific options, with pricing and details.
Every home at Featherwinds is a single-level condominium in an elevator-served building. No stairs from the parking area to your front door. No stairs inside your home. No stairs to any amenity.
Floor plans: One- and two-bedroom layouts from 1,027 to 1,596 sq ft, priced from $439,000 to $589,000. Open-concept living and dining areas. Quartz or granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances. Hardwood flooring. Private patios or balconies.
Best for: Buyers 55+ who want zero-stairs living with elevator convenience, at the most accessible price point in the portfolio.
Alden’s Reach offers the one-level plans that feel most like a traditional standalone home:
The Hickory — 2 beds + den, 2 baths, 1,671 sq ft, from $569,000. Primary suite, kitchen, living room, laundry, and den all on one floor. Garage and private patio. The most popular plan among active adult buyers.
The Pine — 2 beds + den, 2.5 baths, 2,648 sq ft, from $589,000. Expansive one-level living with generous room sizes. The largest single-floor plan in the entire Thorndike portfolio.
The Oak — 2–3 beds + den, 2.5 baths, 1,901 sq ft, from $649,000. Flexible room count on one level.
Best for: Buyers of any age who want a detached home, a garage, and genuine one-floor independence within a neighborhood with a pool, poolhouse, and conservation trails.
Larkwood’s one-level option:
The Hickory — 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,671 sq ft, from $584,000. Ground-floor plan with everything on one level: bedrooms, kitchen, living room, laundry, and a private patio. Garage access is direct—step from your car into your home without going outside or climbing stairs.
Best for: Buyers who want one-floor living in an all-ages riverside community with a kayak launch, trails, and flex-space townhomes surrounding them. Commuter rail stations are under 10 minutes away.
The benefits of one-level living go beyond convenience. Homes designed for single-floor occupancy have more efficient layouts (no space lost to staircases and landings), better natural light (more exterior wall area means more windows), easier daily maintenance (no vacuum up and down stairs), a safer living environment (falls on stairs are a leading cause of home injuries at any age), and stronger resale demand (one-level homes sell faster and at higher per-square-foot prices on the South Shore because supply is chronically low).
Featherwinds in Halifax starts from $439,000 (1,027 sq ft, 55+). The most affordable all-ages one-level option is the Hickory at Alden’s Reach ($569,000, 1,671 sq ft).
Yes. At Featherwinds, elevators serve all floors—no stairs anywhere. At Alden’s Reach, the Hickory, Pine, and Oak plans have primary living on a single floor with ground-level or near-ground-level access. At Larkwood, the Hickory is a ground-floor plan with direct garage and patio entry.
Yes. One-floor living with condo maintenance (no yard work, no exterior repairs) is the ideal aging-in-place setup. Thorndike’s experience building for 55+ buyers across seven communities means accessibility features—wider doorways, thoughtful bathroom layouts, zero-step entries—are designed in from the start, not retrofitted. That experience includes the 224-home Sawyer's Reach in Plymouth and Chapman's Reach in Quincy's Marina Bay, both of which featured single-level floor plans as core offerings.
Yes. The Hickory and Pine at Alden’s Reach include garages. The Hickory at Larkwood includes a garage with direct interior access. At Featherwinds, garage parking is available as an option.
All three communities have on-site sales centers. Alden’s Reach is open daily 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Featherwinds and Larkwood offer regular hours and scheduled appointments. You can tour all three in a single day.
One-level homes on the South Shore are rare—and the good ones go fast. Thorndike Development offers newly built single-floor options across three communities, three price points, and three lifestyles: elevator condos for 55+ buyers, detached one-floor homes in a Plymouth neighborhood, and ground-floor townhomes along the Taunton River. No stairs. No compromise. Tour the one that fits your life.
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